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Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus

Pompey

also: Cn. Pompeius, Gnaeus Pompey

Pompey the Great (106–48 BC), the dynast who in his third consulship (52 BC) curbed the length of trials and 'bridled' eloquence; cited also for his own oratorical power.

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Mentioned in 3 works (23 mentions)

A Dialogue on Oratory rhet · 3 mentions
The Histories hist · 6 mentions
The Annals hist · 14 mentions

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